Researcher Checklist

After you have spoken with an archivist, and have discovered which materials you desire to complete your off-site reference request, please use the following checklist. Any, or all, of the following must be included to ensure your request is fulfilled properly.

• Researcher Registration form (required for all requests):

Please fill out the researcher registration form completely. Incomplete forms will slow the processing of your request. If you need assistance in filling out the form, please contact the archivist who assisted you with your inquiry. Researcher registration form.

* If you are requesting the use of records from the Johnny Mercer collection, a secondary release form must be included. Mercer release form.

* If you are requesting the use of records from the Stetson Kennedy Collection, a secondary release form must be included. Kennedy release form.

• For photocopies:

If you are requesting any photocopies of materials,  please fill out a photocopy request form. Photocopy Request Form

• For A/V Duplication services:

If you are requesting A/V duplication services (such as an audio copy of an oral history or a print or scan of a photo) please fill out our A/V Duplication form .

A/V Duplication Form

• Payment:

Advance payment is required for all requests. Please send a check or money order, in United States funds, made out to Georgia State University Library.  Payment should include the cost of the services requested plus shipping. Do not send cash.

Our prices are located here: Duplication Prices

Mail the above required forms to the archivist assisting you with your order to:

Special Collections & Archives
The University Library
100 Decatur Street, SE
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303-3202